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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,217.03, 12,719.71 and 5,441.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,217.03, 12,719.71 and 5,441.12 is: 7,508.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,217.03 : 12,719.71 = 5,441.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,217.03/12,719.71 = 5,441.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,217.03x = 12,719.71 × 5,441.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,217.03x = 69,209,468.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,209,468.48/9,217.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,508.87

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